Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) Review / Test

Software Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/Emx_umPGOpw

Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Focusirte Scarlett 2i2 4th gen. I compare it to the 2i2 3rd gen, test the preamps with the SM7b, demo the D.I. Instrument inputs, test the line level input capability and demo the new Air Circuit.

Buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i24th
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/2i24th
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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_4th_generation.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

Buy the NT1 5th Gen (Affiliate)
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Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/nt15th
B&H Photo:  https://bhpho.to/45LJ2vf
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/rode_nt1_5th_generation_black.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link)
Amazon:  https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Sweetwater:  https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3sRWmQb
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/shure_sm_7b_studiomikro.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Mic: Rode NT1 5th Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~11:00
Boosted in Post: +8dB

SPECS:
USB: Bit Depth: 24-bit, Sampling Rate: 44.1-192khz
EIN: -127dBV (A-weighted)
Gain Range: 69dB
+48v Phantom Power 

00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure 
00:31 - What’s in the Box
00:45 - Build Quality
01:08 - Walkthrough of Interface
02:33 - Specifications
03:31 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
04:35 - Air Circuit Demo
06:07 - Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen vs 4th Gen
07:43 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
08:18 - Line In Test
09:09 - Auto Gain Demo
10:02 - Clip Safe Demo
10:43 - D.I. Instrument Input Test
13:11 - Pros & Cons
15:09 - Recommendation
17:24 - Outro